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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/04/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jose Ruiz met with Applicant, Itzel Ortiz for a change of location pre licensing inspection. Applicant, her husband and two minor children reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on 1/21/2026. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: Fire clearance was received on 01/29/2026. Fire pull alarm is located on the home\342\200\231s entry way on the left hand side wall. This is a single story, three bedroom and two-bathroom home and children will have access to the living room (day care room), bedroom #3, garage, kitchen and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of doorknob spinners and child safety gate. Applicant states the garage will only be used to load/unload the children when transporting children during rainy days. Parents board is mounted on the left side wall of the homes entry way. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed in the living room, a changing table, three high chairs, four mats, a flat screen television mounted on the wall, child size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. LPA observed in bedroom #3 three play yard for the children. LPA also observed in bedroom #3 twin bunk beds that applicant states will not be used for the children. Children will nap in living room on mats and infants will nap in bedroom #3 in play yard. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. (Continued on LIC809-C) Facility has a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted on the left side wall of the home entry way. There is a functioning smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 07/19/2027. Assistant Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 7/19/2027. Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 3/07/2024. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 12/02/2025. Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant completed the training on 10/14/2025. Knives are stored inside a top kitchen cabinet inaccessible to the children. Medications are stored inside the master bathroom inaccessible to the children. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink, garage and underneath the cabinet in hallway bathrooms made inaccessible by the use of child safety latch and child safety gate. Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example. Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. There are no bodies of water in the home or premises. There is a small dog that is kept in the house. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to ensure the safety of children in care at all times from the pets. Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are stored key locked in the storage shed in the back yard. Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a) . Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free. Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. (Continued on LIC809-C) Fenced front yard has two toddler slides, a wood play house, three Little Tike ride on cars, two tricycles, and a canopy for shade, for the children. Fenced backyard will be off limits to the children. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain her facility incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . SB 792 immunizations are on file. Applicant is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383. Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. \\ LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on \342\200\234information and resources\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Community Care Licensing\342\200\235 Click \342\200\234quarterly updates\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Child Care advocates program\342\200\235 and register to PIN. Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective 02/05/2026.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the February 4, 2026 inspection of ORTIZ, ITZEL FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of ORTIZ, ITZEL FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 4, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ORTIZ, ITZEL FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 4, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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